The Aoos migrates 4,000 miles to Greece from Africa. This beautiful migrating bird is threatened with extinction. Credit: Till Niermann Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 InternationalThe Asproparis, a bird migrating almost 4,000 miles from Africa to Greece, is threatened with extinction.The white vulture’s arrival heralds the end of winter and the arrival of spring in the…
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The Greek Island Where Renewable Energy and Hybrid Cars Rule
Islands, which usually lack fossil fuel resources, have become places for experimentation with new energy sources. Tilos is now the first island in southern Europe to build a hybrid power station with battery storage.
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They were seeking a suitable site for a 55-meter high wind turbine one that would be least likely to disturb several pairs of rare Bonelli’s eagles that nest there every spring.
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Tasos Dimalexis and his colleagues from the Hellenic Ornithological Society had spent days scouring the rocky promontory on the remote Greek island of Tilos.
They were seeking a suitable site for a 55 metre high wind turbine one that would be least likely to disturb several pairs of rare Bonelli’s eagles that nest there every spring.
“We did a lot of scrambling on the cliffs to find a place for the platform,” he says. “But it worked out . . . The birds are still coming back!”
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January 6, 2021
You many think of Greece as predominantly a sun, sea and sand destination, even if you like to soak up the culture too. But with its mild climate, history and beautiful landscape, Greece has a lot to offer all year round. It’s also taking great strides in sustainability, and by its very nature, its culture has some features that make it a hit with ecotourists.
“Organic produce markets and island seafood makes it an unintentional leader of the world’s most sustainable food,” explained Lonely Planet. This year, the travel platform has refocused its Best in Travel awards on “destinations that are making incredible contributions in the areas of sustainability, diversity and community,” and it named Greece as the Best Food Destination for 2021.